Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse
See the best views of Santa Barbara and enjoy a stunning variety of architectural styles at the city’s historic courthouse.
Paseo Nuevo Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Presidio Santa Barbara
You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Arlington Theater
Get tickets for a show at Arlington Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Lobero Theater
Get tickets for a show at Lobero Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Hotel was very clean and location was great. Room was very small.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
We only stayed one night as we were traveling through but the staff was nice, room was clean
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Plenty of shops , restaurants , the pier and beach all within walking distance
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Haley Hotel
Hands down we’d stay there again. Great location and boutique hotel.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Excellent hotel. Comes with breakfast a for a great price in Santa Barbara which is rare. It’s an older property but it’s very well kept.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Santa Barbara
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.
Laguna
Though Laguna might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lobero Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
The Funk Zone
Travelers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.
Upper East
While visiting Upper East, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.
Downtown Santa Barbara, CA
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